Auckland thirsty for digital skills

With 50% of all digital professionals in New Zealand working in Auckland it is a region that is attracting cutting edge businesses to its shores.

“It comes as no surprise that high-tech digital businesses that range from robotics to space technology companies are setting up shop in the city of sails. This is having a knock-on effect of a high demand for digital skills in the region, with IT employers stating that it is their second most-in-demand skill set at the moment,” says Grant Burley, co-founder Absolute IT.

Auckland further offers IT professionals the opportunity to earn a good income. The median base IT salary is $90,000 and the median contracting rate is $90/hour.